Name: Builder
Brand: HaMuch
SKU: builder
Rating: 4.71 (17 reviews)

Find affordable Fordham builders

Prices range from cheapest £21/hour and £159/day (Ace Locksmith) to £36/hour and £252/day (MATURECOURT BUILDERS LTD) - average £32/hr and £226/day

HaMuch is Excellent

Local Fordham builders & recently posted jobs

"Chimney breast removal" - CO3, job posted 19/08/26

"Chimney breast removal" - COLCHESTER, job posted 19/08/26

"Need garden roof cleanedof moss ans areas around 3 x velux windows checked.any loose cement repalced and coat of mastic applied around windows.Have all the maaterial+ladder for acces.Max 2hr work for £100 cash,Location Layer de lahaye." - COLCHESTER, job posted 25/03/25

"Need garden roof cleanedof moss ans areas around 3 x velux windows checked.any loose cement repalced and coat of mastic applied around windows.Have all the maaterial ladder for acces.Max 2hr work for £100 cash,Location Layer de lahaye." - COLCHESTER, job posted 25/03/25

"Driveway gate replace" - COLCHESTER, job posted 05/11/24

"I want to put a cat flap through a brick wall" - CO3, job posted 28/09/24

"I want to put an airvent(for a gas boiler) throught the kitchen wall" - CO3, job posted 28/09/24

"Remove chimney breast" - COLCHESTER, job posted 14/08/24

"Put up pergola and decking" - CO3, job posted 03/04/24

"Loft conversion" - COLCHESTER, job posted 10/05/23

"Fit bathroom, kitchen, flooring & board out a loft" - CO6, job posted 05/05/22

"Concrete base for large shed" - COLCHESTER, job posted 10/08/21

"Skirting board, banister, spindle, sanding" - CO2, job posted 09/07/21

"Small extension 3 m x3 m approx" - CO8, job posted 24/06/21

"Replace wooden floorboards" - COLCHESTER, job posted 07/05/21

"Loft Extension and roof repair work" - CO3, job posted 09/01/21

"Kitchen and bathroom renovations" - CO1, job posted 20/06/20

What are the best ways to avoid problems when paying the Builder?

The most important thing is do avoid handing over cash or paying large sums in advance. Be wary of paying cash for a cheaper job, i.e. to avoid VAT, you may be going down a slippery slope of not doing things properly which may eventually mean your job is also not done properly.

Agree when you intend to pay, ideally after you are satisfied with the completed job. If it is a big job agree a schedule of staged payments which is fair to both parties.

To avoid bad tradespeople and to ensure you can find them should they not answer a mobile;

Get proper contact details and check them yourself
Check if the company is verified on the Companies House website
Get phone details, ideally a land line or 0800 number and check it
Get a physical office address

Before the job starts should I agree standards of quality and behaviour?

Get quotes in writing by email or in person if possible. Getting quotes online or by text is ok (make sure you accept the offer by replying). For large projects make a written agreement, schedule of works and snagging plans as part of a working document. Also;

Agree expected quality of workmanship and materials in advance
When will work start and when will project be finished, what happens if project over runs ?
How long is the guarantee on work and materials eg 12 months
Discuss onsite behaviour in advance (no smoking, swearing or using mobile phones for non-work purposes)
Agree that your Builder will remove all debris and rubbish and what level of tidying up you want after job

Compare Fordham builders rates

Compare Fordham builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Colchester	£34	£234
Builders near Sudbury	£35	£241
Builders near Witham	£35	£240
Builders near Braintree	£38	£250
Builders near Maldon	£36	£242
Builders near Tendring	£31	£226
Builders near Ipswich	£32	£232
Builders near Clacton-on-Sea	£32	£229
Builders near Haverhill	£37	£264
Builders near Chelmsford	£39	£259

Job estimates from builders near you

Our cost guides help you find out how much you should budget for various small building projects, from repointing brickwork to installing a fireplace. Take a look at our small builder cost guides below:

Chimney breast removal - £570

Repoint or repair brickwork - £335

Build retaining wall - £275

Floor screeding - £565

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